Learn how to help a dyslexic child with their emotions by doing a emoji-checkin.
Dyslexic children show and feel their emotions more. They may have trouble controlling them, which can look like:
angry outbursts
shouting
hitting
crying
hyperactivity
unfocused behaviour
Dyslexic children may find themselves labelled as naughty or troublemakers. Talking about their feelings can help them understand and control them better.
Emoji Check-in Card
Help dyslexic children to recognise and start to talk about their feelings. Use the “Emoji Check-in” card.
“Children are on a rollercoaster of emotions every single day. They can go from being angry, too sad, too laughing, back too angry again! All within the space of 1 hour.
It can be exhausting for the child and for the adult to manage such behaviour. My child is as good at school and then she is at home. All the emotions come pouring out, she can act very sad and angry. It can be very distressing to see her like that. As her mum, I wanted to help her. The best way I could do this was by getting her to start talking about how she was feeling.”.
Watch the clickable ‘Dyslexia and anxiety’ video below, where the Dyslexic Mum demonstrates how to use the emoji check-in card.
Use the “Emoji Check-in” card everyday, to help them talk about their feelings. Below are tips from the Dyslexic Mum about how to use the card to best help the child.
Recognise their Feelings – A dyslexic child may struggle to recognise their feelings. If they think they feel scared, ask what does feeling scared feel like? Tight chest, racing heart….
Give Comfort – Acknowledge their feelings, show sympathy and kindness. Show you understand that it is hard to feel sad.
Understand Why? – Talk about what has made them feel that way, did something happen at school? Show you interest in their problems.
Help them Feel Positive – Talk to them about what would make them feel happier. Feelings are normal, do not rush in to try and fix everything. Children change daily, sometimes, they need space for issues to resolve themselves.
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